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Harrison County, MS - Obits March 2008 (not a complete list)
Mar 1
Mrs. Nell Kirschenbaum Bishop, 65, of Biloxi, died March 1, 2008.
C. Hal Cleveland, M.D., 86, of Gulfport, died March 1, 2008, in Pensacola, FL.
A native of Anniston, AL. As a U.S. Navy lieutenant, he served as a ship's
doctor in the Pacific. Preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie, and sister,
Martha Helen Craddock. A private family burial at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Allan George Metz, 68, of Gulfport, died March 1, 2008. Born in Stetsonville,
WI. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery.
Harry L. Sumrall Jr., 78, of Gulfport, died March 1, 2008. Memorial Service:
11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport.
Mar 2
Frederick E. Barrett, Jr., (LTC U.S.A. Ret), 81, died March 2 2008. Burial:
Biloxi National Cementry.
Kendall Patrick Ladner, 26, of Pass Christian, died March 2, 2008 in Kiln.
Born in Baton Rouge, LA. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers,
Ethelyne Ladner, & Frances Leitner. Visitation: St. Matthew the Apostle
Catholic Church, White Cypress Community.
Carl Torries, age 83, of Gulfport, died March 2, 2008 in Ridgeland, MS.
Peter Anthony Lestelle, 72, of Clermont Harbor, died March 2, 2008. He was
born in New Orleans, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, August
Lestelle and Mary Considine Lestelle, sister, Lucy Pembo, four brothers,
August, Pascal, Joseph, & Francis Lestelle, and his adopted parents, Leonard
V. Ladner & Marius C. Ladner. Private burial: St. Mary Cemetery, Bay St. Louis.
Mrs. Debra L. Noble, 53, of Biloxi, died March 2, 2008.
Linda Tyler, 63, of Pass Christian, died March 2, 2008.
Col. John Hull Statts, USAF Ret., 89, of Gastonia, NC, died March 2, 2008. He
was a native of Elmira, NY, and was the son of the late Albert Joseph and Mary
Elizabeth Hull Statts. After a thirty year military career beginning in the
Royal Canadian Air Force, he retired in ceremonies at Headquarters, Southern
Communications Area (AFCS). He was presented the Meritorious Service Medal
having served as South Comm's deputy chief of staff for flight facilities
since July 1967. Colonel Statts began his military career in August, 1941, as
one of many American members of the RCAF. Following Pearl Harbor he
transferred to the U.S. Army and joined the aviation cadet program in
September 1942. During WWII, he flew 70 B-26 missions over Europe. One of his
most interesting assignments was as commander of the 17th Troop Carrier
Squadron from 1962-66. The 17th flies the only ski-equipped C-130s in the Air
Force and has a unique mission of supplying stations on the Arctic ice cap.
Colonel Statts received many medals and decorations during his career
including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Combat Air Medal. After
retiring he acquired his Masters degree in History. Services: Arlington
National Cemetery, Military Honors by the United States Air Force Honor Guard.
Interment: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
Lowell Willmon died March 2, 2008. He was sent to Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home
in Hope, AR for services and burial.
Mar 3
Joseph Maurice Blais, age 85 of Gulfport, died March 3, 2008. Mr. Blais served
in the Merchant Marines during WWII, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War.
(no cemetery listed)
Lionel "Nellie" Creel, 90, of Biloxi died March 3, 2008. Lionel was the owner
of Fisherman's Hangout, Back Bay, Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Margaret Oliver Creel, daughter Sandra Ann Creel, son, Baby Boy Creel,
his parents, Roland J. Creel, Sr. and Helen Creel, a sister, Alvera Lawrence,
brother, Junius Creel, Sr. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery.
Charles Larry Dale, died March 3, 2008. He was born to John and Mildred Dale
in Paris, TN on May 31, 1939. Larry had a twenty-year career in the Air
Force, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel with the Strategic Air
Command. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors.
Mrs. Maxine Olive Mitchell, 70, of St. Martin, died March 3, 2008. Mrs.
Mitchell was born in Polk, Nebraska. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by
her husband, John Mitchell; sister, Irene Avery, and a brother, Lester
Marsden. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery.
Linda "Ninnie" Ellen Tyler Smith, age 63, of Pass Christian, died March 3,
2008. Mrs. Smith was born in McKinney, TX. Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by
her father, Sammy Lee Tyler; mother, Tina Marie Hall Tyler and a brother,
Sammy Wayne Tyler. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Rotten Bayou.
Mar 4 n/a
Mar 5
Eldon "Boba" Joseph Cuevas, 76, died March 5, 2008, in Gulfport. He was born
in Lyman, MS. Burial: Wolf River Cemetery.
Verna "Bunny" Dambrino, 84 of Gulfport, died March 5, 2008. Funeral Services:
Gateway United Methodist Church, Gulfport.
Susan Lola Genna, age 65 died March 5, 2008. Mrs. Genna is preceded in death
by her father, Russell LaBeau; stepfather, William White and grandparents.
Alesander and Julia Dunal. Services will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel.
Mary C. Pangborn, age 81, died, March 5, 2008, Gulfport. Mrs. Pangborn was
preceded in death by her parents, Michael & Sofie Dackowic Strokosz, and her
husband, John Pangborn. Burial: St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, Pass
Christian.
Mar 6
Lt. Col. Frederick "Fred" Enster Barrett, Jr. (U.S. Army, Retired), 87, born
in Worchester, Mass. June 10, 1920. Fred joined the United States Army and
retired after 21 years of active duty. He served in 7 campaigns in Normandy,
Northern France, Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland, and Korea where he
earned 14 medals and 4 overseas bars including the silver star, the bronze
star, and the Purple Heart. Fred's last assignment was Ft. Sam Houston in San
Antonio, Texas. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors.
(no death date on obit)
Ernest "Bones" Craig, age 75, of Kiln, died March 6, 2008. Mr. Craig served in
United States Army during the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his
parents, George and Josephine Craig; his sister, Josephine Craig; his brothers
Joe and George Craig; his son, Ray Armstrong; and his son-in-law, Charles
Birdwell. Interment: Wolf River Cemetery.
Mar 7
Sara Bruce, age 85 and formerly of Pass Christian, died March 7, 2008 in
Hattiesburg.
Charles Edward Koens, born to the late James Donaldson and Ella Ree (Koens)
Averhart on December 19, 1941. Died March 7, 2008 at the age of 66. He was
preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Minnie Pearl Tubbs, one brother,
Thomas Averhart, and his life long companion Elnora McNair. Services at Main
Street Missionary Baptist Church.
Mar 8
Mr. Norman A. Otto, 75, of Biloxi, died March 8, 2008, in Pasadena, TX.
Serving in active duty with the Army National Guard, 115th Unit, AAA Gun
Battalion, Battery C, during the Korean War from 1951-1953. He was preceded in
death by his parents, George and Rebecca Otto; a brother, Joseph Otto; and a
son, Christopher Otto. Entombment: Biloxi City Cemetery.
Mar 9
Dr. Juan Carlos Camero, age 37, born April 14, 1970, died March 9, 2008. A
Native of Colombia. Memorial service: St. Pius X, New Orleans, LA.
Mrs. Claudia Lorraine Hurston Gazzo, age 85, died March 9, 2008. A native of
Tampa, FL. She was a World War II Navy Veteran having served in the U.S. Navy
WAVES as a radio operator at the U.S. Naval Mine Warfare Test Station in
Solomons, Md. She was the recipient of the American Campaign Medal and the
World War II Victory Medal. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery.
Mar 10
Charles R. (Ricky) Bigot, Jr., 52, Gulfport, died March 10, 2008. Interment:
Evergreen Gardens.
Dr. Ralph R. Goodman, 80, of Waveland, died, March 10, 2008; born: Detroit,
Michigan, served as an U.S. Army paratrooper during WWII. At the time of his
death, Dr. Goodman was Research Professor at the Center for Marine Sciences at
the University of Southern MS. A memorial service will be held at the Funeral
Home.
Patrick L. LeBlanc, born March 21, 1954, died in a plane crash in North
Vermilion Parish on March 10, 2008. Interment: Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
Cemetery.
Mar 11
Genieva Jones, infant, of Gulfport, died March 11, 2008. Graveside Services:
Monroe Memorial Park, Gulfport.
Jane Shirley Olson, age 54, of Biloxi, formerly of Tuscaloosa, died March 11,
2008. Graveside services: Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. She was preceded in death
by her father, Lewis Albert Shirley, Jr.; mother, Gertrude Simpson Shirley;
mother-in-law, Myrle F. Olson; father-in-law, Roy E. Olson; grandfathers,
Lewis Albert Shirley, Sr., and William Edgar Simpson; and grandmothers, Conway
Brasfield Shirley and Susie Simpson. (First United Methodist Church and
Crossing Points, Tuscaloosa, AL)
Phillip 'Buzzy' G. Wilson, age 55, of Kiln, died March 11, 2008. He was
preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Wilson, and his brother,
Kenneth Wilson. Burial: Barney Hickman Cemetery.
Mar 12
Donald N. Bourne, Sr.,, 67, of Gulfport, died March 12, 2008. Burial: Floral
Hills Cemetery.
Brother Adrian Gaudin, died March 12, 2008, age 74. He was the son of the late
Catherine Stakelum and Leo Joseph Gaudin, Sr. He was preceded in death by his
sister Margaret Mary Gaudin and his brother James W. Gaudin. Interment:
Brothers Cemetery, Bay St. Louis.
Gloria Marie Pyron, born September 5, 1925, of Biloxi, died March 12, 2008.
Preceded in death by her son, Malcolm Pyron, her brothers, Harold Vuyovich,
Eddie Vuyovich, Arthur Vuyovich, her sisters, Dot Balius and Maybelle Ibele.
Graveside service: D'Iberville Memorial Park.
Drury Ryan Dragon Schneider, 93, of Pass Christian, died March 12, 2008. She
was born in Berwick, LA on May 28, 1914. She was preceded in death by her late
husband, Claude W. Schneider and her two sons, Michael Dragon and Elbert J.
Dragon, and her sister, Mrs. Douglas Howard, Sr. (Dora). The Mass of Christian
Burial: Holy Family Parish Catholic Church, Menge Ave., Pass Christian.
Mary Ellen Shiyou Montgomery, died March 12, 2008, born August 1, 1946 in
Hancock County. Mrs. Montgomery was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel
Shiyou, Sr. and Everita Lind Shiyou; her sister, Gracie Lou Peterson and her
brother, Manuel Shiyou, Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial at Annunciation
Catholic Church. Burial: ME & D Family Cemetery, 7041 Firetower Road, Kiln.
Joseph Eley Templet died March 12, 2008, born September 2, 1928 in Biloxi to
Della Ray and Joseph Templet, Sr. He served in the Air Force and the Navy. A
memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Biloxi. Joe had
made a decision to donate his body to the University of Mississippi Department
of Anatomy.
Todd Earl Willard, age 47, of Pass Christian, died March 12, 2008 in
Birmingham, AL. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mable Zambrowski.
Burial: Rotten Bayou Cemetery.
Nettie M. Whittenberg, 85, died March 12, 2008. Preceded in death by her
husband, Lloyd A. Whittenberg and parents, Abner and U V Lawhorn. Burial: St.
Peter's Cemetery.
Mary Ellen Shiyou Montgomery died March 12, 2008. Burial: ME & D Family
Cemetery, 7041 Firetower Road, Kiln.
Mar 13
Mary Elizabeth Barrett Blevins, age 80, died, March 13, 2008 in Gulfport. Born
October 20, 1927 in Keyrock, WV to Cora Privette and Greenville Barrett. She
married James Blevins in Lebanon, Ill June 12, 1950. She was preceded in death
by her parents, Cora and Greenville Barrett and her younger brothers, Jack and
Nicky Barrett. She was very active in genealogy. Graveside service: Biloxi
National Cemetery.
Kenneth C. Collins died March 13, 2008. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by
his adoptive parents, Alpheus R. and Hattie Smith Collins and his birth
parents, Paul James and Katherine Germany James Smith. Burial: Long Beach City
Cemetery.
Marvin "Dane" Graves, 55, of D'Iberville, died 3-13-08. Burial: Coalville
Cemetery.
Charlie Gillum Jr., 68, of Bay St. Louis, died March 13, 2008 Burial: St. Rose
Cemetery.
Mary Magdalene Smith, 83, of Pascagoula, died March 13, 2008. Burial: Biloxi
National Cemetery.
Mar 14
Pastor Lowry K. Anderson, age 56, of Gulfport. He was ordained into full time
Gospel Ministry serving on the staff at Michael Memorial Baptist Church and in
2003, he became the Senior Pastor at Belaire Baptist Church and served in that
capacity until his death. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann E.
Anderson. Interment: Finley Cemetery.
Mrs. Mercedes "Dee" James, 82, of Biloxi, died March 14, 2008. Burial: Biloxi
City Cemetery.
Troy Hooks, Sr., 76 of Gulfport, died March 14, 2008. Mr. Hooks served in the
U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Most knew him as the "Rail Road Man"
selling his second hand wares on Railroad St. in Mississippi City. He was
preceded in death by his beloved Mother and Father Kate and Mitchell L. Hooks,
Sr.; Brothers Pat Mitchell, Bill Mitchell and Mitchel L. Mitchell, Jr.;
sisters Jeanette Tillman and Dorothy Hillman. Interment: Floral Hills Cemetery.
Sybil Clarice Wong, 99, of Gulfport, died March 14, 2008. She was born in
Guyana, South America, on July 8, 1908. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Reginald M. Wong, and her son, Gerald H. Wong. Memorial service: St.
Mark's Episcopal Church, 11322 E. Taylor Road (off Cowan/Lorraine Road)
Gulfport.
Charles Iverson, 85, of Gulfport, died March 14, 2008; born in Farmersville,
LA on December 21, 1921. Serving his country in the United States Army. He is
preceded in death by his mother, Mattie Wilson; his sisters, Mary Lee Norrie,
Ulavee Norris and Doris Norris; and his brothers, Willie Norris, Bodock
Norris, Joe Nathan Norris. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery, with military
honors.
M/Sgt. Ralph A. Moseley, USAF, Ret., 84, from Gulfport, died March 14, 2008.
Mr. Moseley was preceded in death by his parents William Leonard Moseley and
Fannie Waites Moseley; two Brothers and one sister; his son Ralph Moseley,
Jr.; and previous wife Charlotte J. Moseley. Internment: Floral Hills
Cemetery.
Marcelle Rita Vidacovich, 89, and formerly of Long Beach, died March 14, 2008
at The Guest House in Baton Rouge, LA. Mrs. Vidacovich was born in New Orleans
on October 14, 1918, later residing in Long Beach for most of her life until
moving to Baton Rouge in October 2003. She was preceded in death by her
father, Paul J. Vidacovich, Sr.; and mother, Wilhelmina Henderson Vidacovich.
Graveside services: Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, 19361 28th Street, Long
Beach, MS.
Mar 15
Sgt. Lerando Brown Jr., was killed March 15, 2008 in Balad, Iraq. Hw was with
the 288th Sapper Company of the Army National Guard. Interment: Biloxi
National Cemetery.
Bobby Joe Davis, age 61, of Gulfport, died March 15, 2008 in New Orleans, LA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loy Davis and Christine S. Davis; and
a brother-in-law, Dennis Bolton. Burial: Evergreen Gardens, Gulfport.
Mrs. Betty "Jean" Hall, 73, of Biloxi, died March 15, 2008. Mrs. Hall was born
in Wayne County, MS. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her parents, John and
Demmie Davis, and a brother, J. D. Davis. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery.
Donald F. Hartl, 70, of Biloxi, died March 15, 2008. Born in Antigo, WI and
was the son of Frank and Bernice Hartl of Sturgeon Bay, WI. He came to Biloxi,
in 1970 on assignment to the CBC in Gulfport, MS where he later became Chief
of Transportation. He retired in 1974 after 22 years in the Seabees. Private
services: Biloxi National Cemetery.
James William Kibby, 53, was born October 31, 1954, died March 15, 2008. He is
preceded in death by 17 days by his wife, Theresa Kibby. Also preceding him in
death is his son, William Louis Kibby; and his father, James Vencil Kibby.
Services will be private.
Edith Phillips, age 88, of Gulfport, died March 15, 2008. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Walter and Maude Heiderhoff; and her brothers and
sisters.
Irma Thornburg, 74, of Picayune, died March 15, 2008. A private family service.
Mar 16
Mr. Walt Bell, age 70, of Biloxi, died March 16, 2008. Born in Cumberland, MD.
Serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. He retired in July 1983 from
military service as a captain after 20 years. Mr. Bell was preceded in death
by his parents, Marian and Walter Bell; a brother, David Bell; and a sister,
Judy Bell. A celebration of his life will be held at the Funeral Home.
Patsy Ann Carroll, age 61, of Picayune, died March 16, 2008. She was preceded
in death by her parents, Earl G. Hill and Emma Townsend Hill. Burial: New
Palestine Cemetery
Lolli Glimm died March 19, 2008, born September 2, 1927, in New Orleans, LA,
daughter of the late Seymour Slade and Anna "Big Momma" Booker Slade Williams.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Glimm. Lolli grew up in
Vancleave, MS. She was a member of Ocean Springs Friendship Club and the Red
Hat Society. Burial: Southern Memorial Cemetery, Biloxi.
Armand Romain Curet, 52, a New Orleans native, was raised in Biloxi. He was
preceded in death by his father, Leslie A. Curet, Sr., his mother, Marjorie L.
Curet, and two siblings, Leslie A. Curet, Jr., brother, and Sandra Diane
Lawrence Cobb, sister. Memorial Service: Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747
Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA.
Patricia L. Haas, 65 of Gulfport, died 3/16/08. Memorial Service: Pass Rd.
Baptist Church.
LCDR Frank Charles Koch, III (U.S. Navy Retired), 67, of Pass Christian, died
March 16, 2008 in Houston, TX. Frank, born in New Rochelle, NY. Frank was
preceded in death by his parents, Frank Charles Koch II and Marion Haines Koch
Jones and his adoptive parents, Robert and Dorothy Koch. Interment: Biloxi
National Cemetery with full Military Honors.
Mrs. Lorraine Theroux, age 51, of Diamondhead, died March 16, 2008. She was
born in Mineola, NY, daughter of Howard and Emma-Louise Calkin who preceded
her in death. Memorial service: Diamondhead United Methodist Church.
Mar 17
Elmer "Lee" Johnson, of Ocean Springs, died March 17, 2008, age 76. He joined
his son, Jackie Joe Johnson, his parents, Carl and Lillie Johnson of Duncan,
OK and two brothers, Dearyl Ray Johnson and Bob Johnson who predeceased him.
Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery
Margaret Pavlov Kuluz, 95, died March 17, 2008, born July 1, 1912, in Biloxi.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent "Visco" Kuluz; her parents,
Peter and Annie Pavlov; her sisters, Danica (Grego) Garbin and
Frances "Flossie" Touchet; her brothers, George (Cecile) Pavlov and Frank
(Hilda) Pavlov; grandchild, Matthew Kuluz Jr.; great-grandchildren, Patrick
Matthew, Claire Olivia and Caitlin Elizabeth Coon; a son-in-law, James H.
Tinley; and a nephew, James Joseph "J.J." Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery.
Mar 18
Gladys Burke Eleuterius, 83, of Purvis, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Born in
Biloxi. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysses Jack Eleuterius,
Sr., her parents, Simon and Ida Burke, brothers, Raymond Burke and Elmic Burke
and sisters, Louella Donahue and Maude Lynch. Interment: Biloxi National
Cemetery.
Gerald E. Gartman, Sr. age 72, died March 18, 2008, born in Saucier to the
late James E. and Bessie Scarborough Gartman. He was preceded in death by his
parents; sister, Trisha Ann Peterman; and an infant son. Burial: Rouse
Cemetery.
Betty Pulver Grantham, of Hattiesburg, age 92 died March 18, 2008 at Alden
Pointe. Mrs. Grantham was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 16, 1915. She was
preceded in death by parents Louis and Ida Byrd Pulver; husband, V.L. (Jack)
Grantham, Jr.; two sisters, Helen Bondy of Baltimore, Maryland and Evelyn
Davis of Hollywood, Florida; son Steve W. Grantham, Sr. and daughter, Harriet
Ann Williamson, both of Jackson. Graveside services: Crystal Springs.
Beverly Ann Peterson Ladner, age 61, of McHenry. Burial: Standard Sandhill
Cemetery.
Mar 19
Elaine Bernius, 75, of Sullivan, died March 19, 2008 in Mason Point, Sullivan.
Elaine was born August 12, 1932 in Sullivan, the daughter of Harold and
Lucille Chaney Lindley. Elaine married Bob Bernius on August 13, 1949 in
Henderson, KY and he preceded her in death on April 21, 1992. Burial:
Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan.
Mr. Lonnie Bernard Brannon, 84, died March 19, 2008. He was a native Gasden,
AL. Preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Locklear Brannon; Parents, Rosa Mae
Kleu and Henry B. Kleu; Sister, Louise Brannon Cowan; Brother, Dolan Brannon.
Burial: Forrest Cemetery.
Margaret Olive “Lolli” Slade Glimm, died March 19, 2008, born September 2,
1927, in New Orleans, LA, daughter of the late Seymour Slade and Anna "Big
Momma" Booker Slade Williams. Lolli grew up in Vancleave,. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Fred Glimm. She was a member of the Red Hat Society.
Burial: Southern Memorial Cemetery, Biloxi.
Laura Mae Hilliard, 75, born March 12, 1933, died March 19, 2008. Three Rivers
Community, Jackson County, MS to the late Roosevelt Cherry and Mrs. Neldia
Cherry. In addition to her father, Mrs. Hilliard is preceded in death by her
husband, Cornelius Hilliard, Sr. and two sons, Clint Cherry and Marlon Wayne
Thomas; and her sister, Elnora Cherry. Survivors: her children, Wonda (Jutson)
Holton of Long Beach, Laura (Gene) Ducksworth of Houston, TX and Pastor
Cornelius (Wanda) Hilliard, Jr. of Gulfport; her mother, Mrs. Neldia E. Cherry
of Ocean Springs; her sisters: Willie Jean (Nolan) McSwain of Biloxi, Rosena
Thomas of Columbus OH, Barbara (Nathaniel) Boswell of Cincinnati OH and Linda
(Ronald) Green of Tuskegee, AL; eight grandchildren; three great
grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. Services:
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 3113 20th St., Gulfport.
Tanae "Nae Nae" Laree Ladner, age 13, of Pass Christian died March 19, 2008.
Born in Gulfport and attended DeLisle Elementary School. Tanae was crowned
Miss Mississippi for a day. Burial: Alphonse Malley Cemetery.
Mrs. Martha G. "Dolly" Mentzer, 82, Ocean Springs, died March 19, 2008. She
was preceded in death by a son, PFC Robert E. Mentzer, Jr., USMC. Memorial
Service at the Funeral Home.
James Albert Moore, Jr. , 66, born in Handsboro to the late James and Jeanette
Moore. Died March 19, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister,
Louise Retic; brother, Clarence Moore; and granddaughter, Starmisha. Services:
Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, 322 Davis Ave., Pass Christian.
Mar 20
Curtis Blaize Favre, Sr., 82, of Bay Saint Louis, March 20, 2008. Mr. Favre
was born in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, to the late Alphonse Gabriel and
Inez Blaize Favre. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a
son, Ricky Allen Favre; four brothers: A.G. Favre, Jr., Neilus Favre, Bruce
Favre, and Jeffrey Favre; and two sisters: Beverly Favre Scianna and Udell
Favre. Burial: Mary's Cemetery, Bay Saint Louis.
Mrs. Sharron Esposito Fayard, 59, of Gulf Breeze, FL, died March 20, 2008, in
Gulf Breeze. Mrs. Fayard was born in Biloxi and had been a resident of Gulf
Breeze for the past 20 years. Mrs. Fayard was preceded in death by her son,
Jeremy Eugene Fayard; mother, Maxine Young Esposito, and sister, Sandra
Esposito Thornton. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery.
Ray Anthony "Tony" Graham, 48, of Moss Point, died March 20, 2008, at Singing
River Hospital, following an industrial accident at Northrop Grumman on March
12th. Born on July 15, 1959 in New Orleans, La., to the late Edward Ray and
Joy Vernice Graham. He was a Quality Assurance Inspector for Northrop Grumman,
and started at the shipyard on his 18th birthday. He was a cook in the Army
National Guard (890 Company B) for 14-years. Funeral services will be held
from the Chapel at he Funeral Home, on March 25, 2008. Entombment: The Good
Shepherd Mausoleum of Serene Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Mrs. Arlene M. Krentz, age 76, of Long Beach, died March 20, 2008. Mrs. Krentz
was a native of Slinger, Wisconsin Mrs. Krentz is preceded in death by her
parents, Edwin & Hildegard Hermann Horsch and her husband, Donald Krentz.
Service: Grace Lutheran Church, Long Beach.
Velma Jones Kruse, age 84, resident of Grand Rapids, MI, and former resident
of Madisonville, KY, and Biloxi, MS, died March 20, 2008. Velma was born in
Biloxi, MS on August 7, 1923. Preceding her in death were her parents, Frank
D. Jones and Alberta Hosli Jones, her husband, Norman E. Kruse, a retired golf
pro, once the pro at Edgewater Golf Course and her brother Gordon E. Jones.
Interment: Coalville Cemetery.
Colonel Joe Page Peck, USAF Retired, 84, of Biloxi, died March 20, 2008. Born
in Franklin, TN, to Myron King Peck, II and Louise Page Peck. He was preceded
in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. After serving over
three years in the military services during WW II. Interment: Mount Olivet
Cemetery with full military Honors.
Barbara Ann Vassalli (Hood), age 72, of Biloxi, died March 20, 2008.
Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery.
Mrs. Veronica K. Weaver, 89, died, March 20, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, NY.
Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
Mar 21
Francis Eugene "Gene" Clark, 68, of Gulfport, died March 21, 2008. Gene was a
native of Cullom, IL He served in the U.S. Army as a ranger in the 82nd
Airborne. Gene was a professional parachutist and in 1972 was president of The
Thunderbows, a precision parachuting organization. Interment: Biloxi National
Cemetery.
Jerry A. Dalgo, Sr., 81, died March 21, 2008, born Jan. 18, 1927. He joined
the United States Merchant Marines at the age of 17 and served his country 16
years, helping supply troops around the world. In 1976, he opened Crown Dodge
Chrysler in Pascagoula, which he owned and operated with his wife, Mattie. He
was instrumental in securing the site for the Seaman's Memorial on the beach
in Ocean Springs. Preceding him in death were his parents, Angelo Dalgo and
Grace Canaan Dalgo of Biloxi. Interment: Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Adeline 'Bella' Fonte Fulton, age 86, of Biloxi, died on March 21, 2008. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Anna Fonte; siblings: Dr.
Salvatore Fonte, Florence Perez, Louis Fonte, Thomas Fonte, Sr., Rosemary
White, and Ernest Fonte. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.
Steven B. Mosher, 55, of Biloxi, died March 21, 2008. Formerly of Buffalo, NY
and Springfield, MA, Mr. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served during the
Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Mosher was preceded in death by his mother, Suzanne
Clough Kerns, and father, A. Bradford Mosher. Memorial Service out of town at
a later date.
William Ned Satchfield, age 83, of Milton, FL, formerly of Gulfport, MS, died
March 21, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ada
Satchfield; brothers, Esco Satchfield, and R.B. Satchfield. There will be a
small family memorial at a later date.
Leslie Bruce "L.B." Smith, age 81, of Necaise Crossing, died March 21, 2008.
He was a native of Pearl River County and had lived most of his life in
Necaise Crossing. Interment: Necaise Crossing Cemetery.
Mrs. Adlean Gray Thomas, 90, of Gulfport died March 21, 2008. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Mr. James Thomas, a daughter, Earnestine Moody
Williams and two sons, George Jimpson and Curtis Gray. Burial: Pine Ridge
Gardens, 28th Street, Gulfport.
Mar 22
Harvey W. Hull, 85, of D'Iberville, died Saturday, March 22, 2008. Mr. Hull
was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Hull. A memorial service will be
held at the Funeral Home.
Mr. Raymond Frank James, 75, of Moss Point, died March 22, 2008; born Oct.
13, 1932, in Biloxi, Miss., he served in the United States Army during the
Korean conflict. Raymond was a cab driver in the Pascagoula area for 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores James; parents, William and
Agnes James; daughter, June Marie Weaver; son, Bobby Bangs; three brothers,
Elroy A. James, Robert L. James and Samuel E. James; three sisters, Blanch
Kitchen, Helen J. Herrington and Lois M. Miller. Graveside: military honors at
The Biloxi National Cemetery.
Joseph P. "J.P." Poulos, age 70, resident of D'Iberville, died March 22, 2008.
A Memorial Mass will be at Christ the King Catholic Church, Latimer.
Mrs. Margaret Starks Reinhardt, 81, of Biloxi, died March 22, 2008; born
August 24, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents, James P. and Aimee
Faurie Starks; her son, Stephen Reinhardt; brother, James P. Starks, Jr., and
sister, Sr. Mary Aimee Starks. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery.
T/Sgt. Gregory "Bum" Schon, USAF Retired, 50, of Biloxi, died March 22, 2008.
Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors.
A. J. "Bubby" Wagner, Sr., age 82, of Biloxi, died March 22, 2008. He was
preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Doris Ward Wagner. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Army with service during World War II and in Korea, and the
recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and of the Purple Heart. He retired from
the Biloxi Veterans Administration after 30 years of service. Interment:
Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors.
Mrs. Luella M. Young, 82, of Gulfport, died March 22, 2008. Mrs. Young is
preceded in death by her husband, Hollie Young; parents, E. B. Graves, Floydia
Sipp Graves; a son, Calvin Young and seven siblings. Interment: Biloxi
National Cemetery.
Mar 23
Mr. Charles Harold "Tillie" Braun, 88, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, March 23,
2008. Mr. Braun was preceded in death by his wife, Billye Martha Price Braun;
his parents, Charles and Augusta Braun; and a brother, Alan Braun. Interment:
Biloxi City Cemetery.
Daniel Wayne Fonteno Sr., of Biloxi died March 23, 2008.
June Osborn Gautreaux, 75, of Gulfport died March 23, 2008 in D'Iberville. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Hoyt and Lessie Osborn, sisters, Frances
Leach and Doris Osborn. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.
Lt. Col. Arthur C. Michelini (U.S. Air Force Retired), 83, was born in
Hillsboro, Ill, on March 6, 1925. He joined the United States Army Air Corps
at the age of 17. He served in the Air Force for 23 years and his duty
stations included Panama, Germany, France and numerous Air Force Bases
throughout the United States. He was stationed twice at Keesler Air Force
Base. Preceding him in death was his brother, Mike Michelini, his sisters,
Pauline Berman, Irene Thomas, Mary Wentland and Lena Winchesky, all of
Illinois. Also preceding him were his daughter-in-law Katherine Michelini and
his grandson, Daniel Michelini. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery.
Ethel Guilliot Nance, born September 13, 1925, of Biloxi went to be with her
Lord on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008 at age 82. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Teles Fore Guilliot and Antoinette Guilliot; and siblings,
Frederick Guilliot, Audrey Marie Guilliot Rasnake, and Edmund Joseph 'Tony'
Guilliot. Burial: Evergreen Gardens, Gulfport.
Roger J. Scheeler, age 94 and a resident of Washington, D.C., died on Sunday,
March 23, 2008 in Washington, D.C. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery with
military honors.
Eddie Thomas, 52, of DeLisle, MS died March 23, 2008. Interment: St. Stephens
Cemetery.
Mar 24
Beverly Rose Ferrell Alman, age 79, of Gulfport, died March 24, 2008. Beverly
was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Lewis Wayne Ferrell and
Madeline Ferrell. Mrs. Alman was born in Magee, MS on September 9, 1928.
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport.
Brandi "Kizzy" Marie Bates, 23, of Bay St. Louis, died March 24, 2008 in Pass
Christian. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Raymond Lee Bates and
Paul Larry Bates, Jr. Burial: Bayou Caddy Cemetery.
Aurelie M. Ockman Hote, Tech. Sgrt. U.S. Army Corps Detachment 7th Army, 98,
died March 24, 2008 in Stantonville, TN. She was born in Vacherie, LA & was a
longtime resident of Waveland, MS before moving to Stantonville, TN in
December 2007. In 1942 the Womens Army Corps was founded which is when she
enlisted. She served in World War II in General Pattons Army. She was sent to
Portland, ME where she was attached to the first aircraft fighter wing squad
for 6 months then went overseas and sailed on the SS Queen Elizabeth which had
been converted to a troop ship. Then she was transported to England and Paris
and at that time envoked and became attached to air sea & land operations with
George C. Patton 7th Army being fluent in French. She began doing message
decoting of secret and confedential messages & documents which ended in
Heidelberg Germany. In December 1945 she received an Honorable discharge and
came home after the war. She was a member of the American Legion post #77 in
Waveland, MS. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Hote,
parents, Walter & Azelie Ockman, brothers,Robert, Walton, Wallace, & Milton
Ockman & her sister, Mabel Brown. Interment: Lakeshore Cemetery, Lakeshore MS.
Howard Lee Hotard, age 82, of Pass Christian, died March 24, 2008. Mr. Hotard
is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Joseph & Christine Ratcliff
Hotard; his brothers, Theodore Hotard and Larry Hotard and his sisters, Dorice
Hotard Yuratich and Timmy Delaup. Burial: Alphonse Malley Cemetery.
Timothy E. Perkins, age 62, of Biloxi, died March 24, 2008. Mr. Perkins was a
native of Maine. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, serving in Chapel
Management Services, and retired as a Master Sergeant after 26 years of
service. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.
Ione Mary Pylate, 71, of Biloxi died March 24, 2008. Interment is at Biloxi
City Cemetery.
Bidwell A. Redmond, Sr., age 79, of Saucier, died March 24, 2008. He is
preceded in death by his wife, Edna Redmond; his parents, Samuel W. and Irma
Redmond; his sister, Frances Stiles; his brother, Lester Redmond; and his step-
son, Philip Conn. Burial: Bond Cemetery, Saucier.
Mar 25
Will J. Francis, 91, died March 25, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. He served as a first
Lieutenant with the 42nd Bombardier Navigation Squadron in the Army Air Force
during World War II. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Doris C.
Francis and parents, Alonzo Pierce and Lizzie Francis and a sister, Wilma
Johnson and two brothers, A.P. Francis and Nathaniel Francis. Burial:
Mendenhall City Cemetery.
Christine Forch, 78, of Biloxi died March 25, 2008. She was a member of
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Christine was preceded in death by her
husband, Billy Burke Forch and daughter, Billie Jean Rainey. Memorial Service:
The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Ocean Springs.
Cleveland "Bud" Garcia, age 61, of Gulfport, died March 25, 2008. Bud was
preceded in death by his parents, Betty Aubuchon and Meno Garcia; his beloved
son, Thomas Garcia; and his loving dog, Shiloh. Bud was a native of St. Louis,
MO, born on September 15, 1946, where he joined the U. S. Air Force. A Vietnam
veteran, Bud retired after 23 years in the Air Force. A memorial service at
Christ United Methodist Church, 6126 Beatline Road, Long Beach, MS.
Ella Dean Johnson, 62, of St. Martin was born on June 30, 1945 to the late
Phillip Sr. and Lillie Johnson. Died March 25, 2008. She was preceded in death
by her parents, Phillip Sr. and Lillie Johnson; two brothers: Phillip Johnson,
Jr. and Willie James Johnson; one sister: Priscilla Ann Johnson; a grandson,
Tamaris. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery.
Elda Trahan McGill, 69, of Biloxi, died March 25, 2008. She is preceded in
death by her husband, Thomas J. McGill, Jr.; her father, George Trahan; her
brother, Patrick Trahan. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery with her husband.
Linda C. Peterson, age 55, of D'Iberville, died March 25, 2008. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Alden "Pete" Peterson, Jr.; her parents,
George G. and Elizabeth Gardner; and a brother, George A. Gardner. Burial:
Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia.
Mar 26
Rodney Buras, 81, of Gulfport died March 26, 2008. Mr. Buras was sent from
Gulfport, to Jacob Schoen Funeral Home in New Orleans, LA.
Holly Alene Carson, age 87, died March 26, 2008 in Biloxi. She was born in
Pickens, MS. Holly served her country as a flight nurse during WW II and was
awarded the following medals for her distinguished service: Air Medal,
National Defense Medal, WW II Victory Medal and the Asian Pacific Campaign
Medal. Holly was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Carson; her sisters,
Cresta Marler, Mary Hemphill, Eunice Love and Pearl Langston; her brothers,
Curtis Holleman, Otis Holleman, Alton Holleman and Lee Holleman. A memorial
service Howard Ave., Biloxi.
Joan Muriel Hollon, 73 of Gautier, died March 26, 2008; born on August 18,
1934 in Prattville, Alabama. She was a member of the American Poetry Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Myrtle Fisher. Graveside
services: Biloxi National cemetery.
Joseph Crockett Parsons of Biloxi died March 26, 2008 on the anniversary of
his 81st birthday. Mr. Parsons is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene D.
and Dorothy M. Crockett Parsons; brother, Eugene D. Parsons, Jr. of La Place,
LA. Graveside services: Southern Memorial Park.
Robert Wayne Robinson, age 65, of Gulfport, died March 26, 2008. He retired as
Chief Warrant Officer from U.S. Army after over 20 years of service. He was
preceded in death by his sister, Ethel Horton. Graveside service: Biloxi
National Cemetery with military honors.
Mary Ellen Walker Smith, 79, of Gulfport, died March 26, 2008. She is preceded
in death by her husband, Pearly Smith; two infant sons, Kevin Earl Smith and
Milton Edward Smith; two sisters, Katie Ruth and Lola Mae; her brother Samuel
Dewey, Jr. and her parents Samuel and Lena Walker. Interment: Coalville
Cemetery, Woolmarket.
Mary Virginia Douglass Wells, 66, died March 26, 2008. Memorial service: First
Baptist Church of Carriere.
Mar 27
Gregory LaMarcus Anderson, Jr., age two, of Gulfport, MS passed away Thursday,
March 27, 2008 in Decatur, GA
Sidney Cullifer, 66, died March 27, 2008. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Sidney Cullifer, Sr. and Evelyn Cullifer, of Gulfport and his
brother, Roy Cullifer. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery.
Marjorie G. Miller-Kehoe, 68, died March 27, Burial: Crestlawn Memorial,
Ocean Springs.
Theresa Saujon Tauscher, of Biloxi, died 3-27-08. Theresa was preceded in
death by her parents, Leo and Bernadette Sandoz Saujon, her husband, Ramon
Tauscher and grandchildren, Greg Henley and Bernadette Bilancich. Burial
Biloxi City Cemetery.
Mar 28
James Forrest Fargason, Jr., 75, died March 28, 2008. Mr. Fargason, a native
of Memphis, TN, had resided in Old Mandeville, LA for the past 25 years. While
living in Gulfport, Mr. Fargason was elected President of the Gulfport Chamber
of Commerce and assisted in founding the Harrison County Tourism Commission.
Interment will be private.
Guy Morrison "Binx" Walker, philosopher, historian, economist and inventor,
died Friday night, March 28, 2008, in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born July 8,
1923, the son of Merle Royse "Ole" Walker and Elinor Ritter Walker and the
grandson of Guy Morrison Walker and Minnie Royse Walker and Halsted Ritter and
Grace May Ritter. Because of his poor vision, he had to make great efforts
during WWII to reach the European Theater where he waded ashore at Normandy
Beach, fought in the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of Paris. He
carried a shrapnel wound after the war. Preceded in death by his parents,
grandparents, his brother F.H. "Nibs" Walker and former wife Carolyn Missman
Walker. A Memorial Service for Mr. Walker will be held at a later date in
Greencastle, Indiana.
Mar 29
Hederick Cook, 89, of Pass Christian died March 29, 2008. Funeral: Our Mother
of Mercy Catholic Church, Pass Christian.
Danny E. Metcalf, age 64, of Gulfport, died March 29, 2008. He was preceded in
death by his mother, Geneva Smith Barclay; his stepfather, Mack Barclay; and
two brothers, Allen Barclay and Jerry Barclay. He served in the U.S. Army and
was a decorated Vietnam veteran.
Daris Pigott, age 78, of Gulfport, died March 29, 2008. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Nancy Davis Pigott and James Pink Pigott; his brothers,
Waldo, Maurice, and Darrell ; his sisters, Verdie and Wilda; and his
granddaughter, Nancy Hollingsworth. He was raised in Picayune and served in
Korea as a member of the Army National Guard. He and his family moved to
Gulfport in 1956 where he was instrumental in establishing the first volunteer
fire department and the Lion's Club of Orange Grove. Burial: Liberty Baptist
Church Cemetery, Picayune, MS.
Mar 30
Mrs. Doris H. Fayard, age 84, died March 30, 2008, in Long Beach. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hauer, Sr.; brother,
William A. Hauer, Jr.; and her son, William H. "Billy" Fayard, III. Burial:
Long Beach City Cemetery.
Percy Pierre Higginbotham, 89, died March 30, 2008 at Louisiana Extended Care
Hospital in Lafayette. A native of Youngsville, a resident of Biloxi, MS. Mr.
Higginbotham proudly served his country as a member of the Unites States
Marines in WWII and the Pacific Theater and spent 10 years in Mississippi as a
First Sergeant in the National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Nelson and Edna Delcambre Higginbotham; first wife, Marie Louise C.
Higginbotham; one son, Randall Higginbotham; and two brothers, Curtis
Higginbotham and Carey Higginbotham. Funeral services will be held at Mass of
Christian Burial in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille in Lafayette, LA.
Interment: Lafayette Memorial Park.
Mr. Alfred Q. "Jim" Jemison, of Biloxi, MS, died March 30, 2008; born in
Birmingham, AL on July 25, 1929. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents,
Nathaniel and Elizabeth Jemison; and three siblings, Napoleon, Leon, and
Mildred. Interment: Southern Memorial Park
Renell Polovich Jones, 63, of Saucier, died Sunday, March 30, 2008. Renell was
born on October 8, 1944 in Biloxi to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Polovich. Preceded
in death by her sister, Patty Barlow. Interment: Southern Memorial Park.
Winnie Fred West McGhee Miller, age 91, died March 30, 2008 in Gulfport.
Memorial: Westminster Presbyterian Church. Burial: Yazoo City, Mississippi
with services through Stricklin King Funeral Home.
Mr. John Lawrence Untershine, Jr., of Vancleave, and a longtime resident of
Biloxi, died in Ocean Springs on March 30, 2008. He was born in Kenosha, WI on
May 6, 1932. John served his country as an Airman First Class with the U.S.
Air Force, having attended Keesler Electronic Schools in 1952, and was
stationed at Mather AFB, CA from 1953-1956. Interment: Biloxi National
Cemetery.
Jonathan Sheldon Wilson, 25 of Riceville, died March 30, 2008 in Diamondhead.
Born on March 29, 1983 in New Orleans, LA. He was a 2002 graduate of Harrison
Central High School. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents,
John and Ruth Wilson; his maternal grandmother, Nona Lizana and two uncles,
Kenneth Wilson and Phillip "Buzzy" Wilson. He is reunited again with his
lifetime friend, Justin Sanders. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dedeaux. Burial: Barney Hickman Cemetery,
Saucier.
Mar 31
Tyler "TyTy" Cruex Carpenter, 11, died March 31, 2008 in Diamondhead. He was
born on September 22, 1996 in Bay St. Louis. Visitation: Funeral Home in Bay
St. Louis, MS.
Eddie Carter, 82, of Gulfport, died Mar. 31, 2008. Visitation: Mt. Calvary
Bapt. Church, Gulfport. Service: Monroe Memorial Park.
Wilhelmina J. Gray, widow of William L. Gray, died March 31, 2008, at age 79.
Joe Mack Hancock, age 79, of Gulfport died March 31, 2008. Mr. Hancock proudly
served his country in the United States Marines during World War II. Mr.
Hancock is preceded in death by his parents Curtis D. Hancock, Sr. and Alice
McMurphy Hancock; his brothers, C.D. Hancock, Jr. and Don Stark Hancock.
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Bennie VanCourt, born Aug. 4, 1942, in Biloxi, died March 31, 2008. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie B. Taylor. Burial:
Evergreen Cemetery.
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